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Outbound fromBirmingham New Street to Heathrow Airport by train
It takes an average of 3h 7m to travel from Birmingham New Street to Heathrow Airport by train, over a distance of around 93 miles (150 km). There are normally 53 trains per day travelling from Birmingham New Street to Heathrow Airport and tickets for this journey start from £24.80 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:03 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:03 | |
| Departure station | Birmingham New Street | |
| Arrival station | Heathrow Airport | |
| Journey time | From 2h 23m | |
| Distance | 93 miles (150 km) | |
| Frequency | 53 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £24.80 | |
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Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Heathrow Airport in 2 hours 23 minutes
If you want to travel from Birmingham New Street to Heathrow Airport by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Birmingham New Street to Heathrow Airport by train to take around 3 hours 7 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 2 hours 23 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 53 trains per day running on this route, which spans 93 miles (150 km). You'll have to make 2 changes along the way on your journey to Heathrow Airport. You can travel on this route with either Great Western Railway, CrossCountry or Heathrow Express. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Birmingham New Street to Heathrow Airport start from £24.80 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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Cheap train tickets from Birmingham New Street to Heathrow Airport
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Birmingham New Street to Heathrow Airport is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
Split your tickets
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